Anonymous
Post 12/30/2021 23:46     Subject: Re:Dh's judgmental family

Calmly ask "what would you have recommended instead?" Or, "I am sorry I didn't get to know you more before we married. How can I make that up to you now?" Or, "I can see this bothers you. How can I fix it now?" Then wait for an answer.

But really this reflects poorly on them, not you.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2021 17:52     Subject: Dh's judgmental family

Anonymous wrote:OP, why would you expect rational behavior from irrational people? Rational behavior from troubled people?

This is on you -- that this comes as a shock


You’re right. My husband says the same.